Escape to Porto
Feeling the early chill of winter, and craving some sun, I took off for a few days to Porto, one of my favorite cities in Europe. From Dole airport, it takes less than 2 [...]
Cheap Eats
Consider Tarragona
Do you know about Tarragona? No, not the herb. (That’s tarragon!) Tarragona is a city in Catalonia, on the Spanish Mediterranean, about 100 km west of Barcelona. [...]
The sandwich board is your friend
Exploring a new city on foot is a good way to work up a healthy appetite. Oh, but where to eat? Since I like to be spontaneous, the sandwich board is my friend. An [...]
Oh, Porto!
Arriving in Porto for the first of what I’m sure will be many visits, I didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard more about Lisbon, the cosmopolitan capital [...]
Food in Hand
There’s a whole class of foods that are designed to be eaten on the go, and are typically sold by street vendors, or at kiosks in rail stations, shopping centers, and [...]
Tasty budget eats in Europe
Traveling can be expensive, and for Americans visiting Europe our dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, with the current exchange rates being what they are. But [...]
Vik’s Chaat – great Indian food in Berkeley
Vik’s Chaat is one of those places you hope never changes. They’ve got a system and it works. Walk up to the counter and place your order. Check out their [...]
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